by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMass Amherst. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 35 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level available for visual & performing arts at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
| Certificate | 28 |
| Master’s | 32 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 134 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UMass Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 35 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,501 a year. This is lower than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UMass Amherst conferred 33 bachelor’s completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 61% to women and 39% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
UMass Amherst conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in fine/studio arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
UMass Amherst awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 61% to women and 39% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (84%).
UMass Amherst conferred 14 bachelor’s completions in art history, criticism and conservation recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
UMass Amherst awarded 13 bachelor’s completions in dance, general in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%).
UMass Amherst granted 10 bachelor’s degrees in music, general in the latest year of data — 30% to women and 70% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 28 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
UMass Amherst has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of visual & performing arts certificate degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMass Amherst awarded 20 certificate completions in film/cinema/media studies in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (85%).
UMass Amherst conferred 4 certificate completions in fine and studio arts management recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
UMass Amherst awarded 2 certificate completions in design and visual communications, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
UMass Amherst granted 2 certificate degrees in conducting recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (50%).
Graduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 32 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
